TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Alterations
Alterations represent work performed in addition to
the original specification. Such additional work shall be charged at current
rates and be supported with documentation upon request.
Color Proofing
Because of the differences in equipment, processing, proofing
substrates, paper, inks, pigments and other conditions between color proofing
and production pressroom operations, a reasonable variation in color between
color proofs and the completed job shall constitute acceptable delivery.
Conditions of Copy
Upon receipt of original copy or manuscript, should it be evident
that the condition of the copy differs of that which has been originally and
consequently quoted, the original quotation shall be rendered void and a new
quotation issued.
Creative Work
Creative work, such as sketches, copy, dummies and all preparatory
work developed and furnished by the ad agency/printer, shall remain his
exclusive property and no use of same shall be made, nor any ideas obtained
therefrom be used, except upon compensation to be determined by the ad
agency/printer, and not expressly identified and included in the selling price.
Customer-Furnished
Materials
Paper stock, inks, camera copy, film, color separation, and other
customer-furnished material shall be manufactured, packed and delivered to the
ad agency/printer’s specifications. Additional cost due to delays or impaired
production caused by specification deficiencies shall be charged to the
customer.
Customer's Property
The printer will maintain fire, extended coverage, vandalism,
malicious mischief and sprinkler leakage insurance on all property belonging to
the customer while such property is in the printer’s possession; printer’s
liability for such property shall not exceed the amount recoverable form such
insurance. Customer’s property of extraordinary value shall be insured through
mutual agreement.
Delivery
Unless
otherwise specified, the price quoted is for a single shipment, without storage.
FOB local customer’s place of business or FOB ad agency/printer’s platform
for out-of-town customers. Proposals are based on continuous and uninterrupted
delivery of complete order, unless specifications distinctly state otherwise.
Charges related to delivery from customer to ad agency/printer, or from
customer’s supplier to ad agency/printer, are not included in any quotations
unless specified. Special priority pickup or delivery service will be provided
at current rates at customer’s request. Materials delivered from customer or
his suppliers are verified with delivery ticket as to cartons, packages, or
items shown only. The accuracy of quantities indicated on such tickets cannot be
verified and the printer cannot accept liability for shortage based on
supplier’s tickets. Title for finished work shall pass to the customer upon
delivery to carrier at shipping point or upon mailing of invoices for finished
work, whichever occurs first.
Experimental Work
Experimental of preliminary work performed at the customer’s
request will be charged at current rates and reimbursed in full of the amount of
charges billed.
Indemnification
The
customer shall indemnify and hold harmless the ad agency/printer from any loss,
cost expense, and damages (including court costs and reasonable attorney fees)
on and proceeding that may be instituted against the ad agency/printer on
grounds alleging that the said printing violates any copyrights or any
proprietary right of any person, or that it contains any matter that is libelous
or obscene or scandalous, or invades any person’s right to privacy or other
personal rights, except to the extent that the ad agency/printer contributed to
the matter. The customer agrees, at the customer’s own expense, to promptly
defend and continue the defense of any such claim, demand,
action, or proceeding that may be brought against the ad agency/printer,
provided that the agency/printer shall promptly notify the customer with respect
thereto, and provided further that the ad agency/printer shall give the customer
such reasonable time as the exigencies of the situation may permit in which to
undertake and continue the defense thereof.
Liability
Ad agency/printer’s liability shall be limited to
stated selling price of any defective goods, and shall in no event include
special or consequential damages, including profits (or profits lost). As
security for payment of any sum due or to become due under terms of any
agreement, ad agency/printer shall have the right, if necessary to retain
possession of and shall have a lien on, all customer property in ad
agency/printer’s possession including work in process and finished work. The
extension of credit or the acceptance of notes, trade acceptance, or guarantee
of payment shall not affect such security interest and lien.
Orders
Orders
regularly placed, verbal or written cannot be cancelled except upon terms that
will compensate the printer against loss incurred in reliance of the order.
Over-Runs and Under-Runs
Over-runs and under-runs not to exceed 10% on quantities ordered,
or the percentage agreed upon, shall constitute acceptable delivery. Ad
agency/printer will bill for actual quantity delivered within this tolerance. If
customer requires guaranteed exact quantities, the percentage tolerance must be
doubled.
Prepatory Materials
Working mechanical art, type, negatives, positives, flats, plates,
and other items when supplied by the ad agency/printer shall remain his
exclusive property unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Pre-Press Proofs
Pre-press proofs shall be submitted with original copy. Corrections
are to be made on "master set", and returned marked "O.K. to
Print" or "O.K. to Print when Alterations indicated are complete"
and signed by customer. If revised proofs are desired, request must be made when
proofs are returned. Ad agency/printer cannot be held responsible for errors
under either or both of the following conditions: if the customer has failed to
return proofs with indication of changes or if the customer has instructed
printer to proceed without submission of proofs.
Press Proofs
Unless specifically provided in ad agency/printer’s quotation,
press proofs will be charged at current rates. An inspection sheet of any form
can be submitted for customer approval, at no charge, provided customer is
available at the press during the time of make ready. Lost press time due to
customer delay, or customer changes and corrections, will be charged at current
rates.
Production Schedules
Production schedules provided that neither shall incur any
liability or penalty for delays due to state of war, riot, civil disorder, fire,
labor trouble, strikes, accidents, energy failure, equipment breakdown, delays
of suppliers or carriers, action of government or civil authority and acts of
God or other causes beyond the control of customer or ad agency/printer. Where
production schedules are not adhered to by the customer, final delivery date(s)
will be subject to renegotiation.
Shipping
All shipping charges are at an
additional cost unless otherwise stated prior to point of order. Shipping costs
may be billed as estimates.
Quotation
A
quotation not accepted within sixty days is subject to review. All prices are
based on material costs at the time of quotation.
Terms of Payment
Payment shall be
whatever was set forth in quotations or invoice unless otherwise provided in
writing. Claims for defects, damages or shortages must be made by the customer
in writing within a period of (15) days after delivery of all or any part of the
order. Failure to make such claim within the stated period shall constitute
irrevocable acceptance that they fully comply with terms, conditions, and
specifications.